Angle and Rotary Encoders and Angular Systems
Today’s machine, electrical motor, printing and automation applications demand ever-increasing precision, robustness and dynamics. The full line of HEIDENHAIN angle and rotary encoder products delivers on all these qualities, along with the high reliability HEIDENHAIN has been known for the last 125-plus years. Available in absolute and incremental versions and ideal for a variety of applications—including rotary tables, motor feedback, printing/paper converting machines and telescopes—these encoders fulfill a variety of angle measurement needs. We offer two categories of encoders: Angle encoders, which have an accuracy at or below ±10” (arcseconds) and Rotary encoders, which have an accuracy above ±10” (arcseconds).
Why HEIDENHAIN angle encoders?
- Accuracy down to ±0.4” (arcseconds)
- Resolutions up to 29 bits
- Calibration chart provided with every angle encoder
- Large mounting tolerances
Why HEIDENHAIN rotary encoders?
- High resolutions for smooth speed control
- Proven robustness
- Compact size and simple installation
- Options available with Functional Safety up to SIL 3 and PL e
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Industries we serve
FAQs
What interfaces are compatible with HEIDENHAIN angle and rotary encoders?
Heidenhain scales support a huge range of intefaces with 1Vpp, TTL, Endat, FANUC, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, DRIVE-CLiQ and with the proper gateway various BUS signals are available as well.
What is the difference between an angle encoder and a rotary encoder?
Any rotary encoder with an accuracy of greater than 10’ is considered an angle encoder.
What’s the maximum line count HEIDENHAIN offers in an angle encoder?
ERO 6000 900K line per revolution.
Product success stories
Resolvers Vs Encoders for Motion Control – HEIDENHAIN February 2016
The phrase “more precise control” would generally drive the solution towards an encoder over a resolver. The application of dry food packaging however might tend to drive it back towards a resolver. Here are some characteristics you can consider to help make the decision.
Applications in the laboratory
Modern medical laboratories are characterized by highly automated processes with a high degree of repeatability. Their task is the analysis of very small individual samples in large charges within a very brief time.
Applications for medical therapy
Inaccuracies in the positioning or guidance of the therapy instruments can have far-reaching consequences.
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